Homewood Suites By Hilton Charleston Airport/Convention Center Honored With Brand Awards

For Immediate Release, April 2010

Homewood Suites by Hilton Charleston Airport/Convention Center today announced it was recently honored with nine awards at the brand’s annual conference earlier this month. The property earned the top-ranked hotel and was recognized with this year’s “Connie” Award, named after Hilton Worldwide’s founder Conrad Hilton. The 128-suite hotel is owned by The Bennett Hofford Company and managed by Hilton Corporation.

“We are honored to be recognized by the brand in such a challenging economy and business climate,” said Torri Jennings, General Manager.

The Homewood Suites Charleston /Airport Convention Center was honored as the top property in the brand of almost 300 upscale extended-stay hotels based on quality-assurance audit, customer satisfaction scores and the quality of the hotel’s physical accommodations. The hotel also was recognized for having the highest extended-stay percentage in the brand and the best front-desk team, as well as placing in the top five in several other categories.
The Homewood Suites Charleston/Airport Convention Center, offers studio, one- and two-bedroom suites. Additional guest amenities include a daily complimentary Suite Start hot breakfast in the hotel’s hospitality center—the “Lodge”—a Welcome Home reception featuring a complimentary Dinner and beverages Monday-Thursday evenings, an executive business center, and a 24-hour on-site pantry. The property also offers a swimming pool, business center and 2,292 square feet of meeting space. The property is located in Charleston’s North area on International Blvd., next to Tanger Outlet Blvd. The hotel is just minutes from Charleston International Airport, Boeing, SPAWAR and Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.

Launched in 1989, the Homewood Suites by Hilton brand today has nearly 300 hotels open with approximately 110 in the development pipeline. Beyond its spacious suites and home-like amenities, additional guest features include an on-site Suite Shop convenience store, complimentary grocery shopping services*, a complete business center, and laundry services at most locations. To make reservations at a Homewood Suites by Hilton hotel, travelers can visit the Homewood Suites Web site at homewoodsuites.com or call 1-800-CALL-HOME. Homewood Suites by Hilton participates in Hilton HHonors, the only hotel rewards program that offers Points & Miles and No Blackout Dates.

Hilton Worldwide is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For more than 90 years, Hilton Worldwide has been offering business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. The company is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Its brands are comprised of more than 3,500 hotels in 81 countries and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton, Doubletree, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonorsâ. For more information about the company, please visit www.hiltonworldwide.com.